Attack by Yemen's Houthis kills 14 government troops: official

Key Points

• Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 government troops in an attack south of Hodeidah.
• The fighting occurred in Hays district and lasted several hours at dawn on Saturday.
• Pro-government forces repelled the attack and also caused casualties among Houthi fighters.
• The conflict has been largely frozen since a 2022 UN-negotiated truce but tensions remain high, especially after Houthi threats against Saudi assets.